Churdan, Iowa
human settlement in Greene County, Iowa, United States of America
Churdan is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 365 at the 2020 census.
History
Churdan got its start in the year 1882, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for Joseph Churdan, a pioneer settler who served as the village's first postmaster. Churdan was incorporated as a town in 1884.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.46 km2), all land.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 365 people, 162 households, and 92 families residing in the city. The population density was 176.3 inhabitants per square mile (68.1/km2). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 92.3 per square mile (35.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races and 2.2% from two or more races.
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